I do realize they probably vary a lot in price range, but what would be a good, somewhat average price for one?

It depends on their level of experience and whether you what a good trainer or not. Also, an independent trainer may costs differently from a trainer that works for a gym.

I'd say an average independent trainer makes $50-$70/session, while those at a gym may be 75-90/session. Of course, you may end up paying a lot less for gym trainers if you buy in bulk (5, 10, 20, 50, 100 sessions at once, etc.)

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It depends on their level of experience and whether you what a good trainer or not. Also, an independent trainer may costs differently from a trainer that works for a gym.

I'd say an average independent trainer makes $50-$70/session, while those at a gym may be 75-90/session. Of course, you may end up paying a lot less for gym trainers if you buy in bulk (5, 10, 20, 50, 100 sessions at once, etc.)

seems like a lot... I basically would like someone who can tell me what i should be eating, correct my form once in a while and motivate me to go when i should.... is there such thing as trainers who train groups of people all at once?

seems like a lot... I basically would like someone who can tell me what i should be eating, correct my form once in a while and motivate me to go when i should.... is there such thing as trainers who train groups of people all at once?

Yeah, it's called aerobics class. Goto your local YMCA and see if they have a class called "Body Pump."

seems like a lot... I basically would like someone who can tell me what i should be eating, correct my form once in a while and motivate me to go when i should.... is there such thing as trainers who train groups of people all at once?

PT's are expensive. This is a luxury field.

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I do realize they probably vary a lot in price range, but what would be a good, somewhat average price for one?

I believe the average price for personal training in Canada is around $50/hr. Obviously the cost matters but more importantly I would search for a good trainer. Ideally but not necessarily, someone with a degree/degrees in a related field, someone with good credentials and someone with experience. Obviously there are other attributes you would want to investigate when looking for a personal trainer.

Just because some costs $200/hr doesn't mean he is better than someone charging $35/hr, saying that, I wouldn't just see a personal traininer because he charged $35/hr, a few dollars less than another individual (for example).

I'd call your local gyms, rec centres and search craigslist and see what comes up and then compare their qualifications/experience to their price, determine how much you can afford and go from there.